Leal Elementary School vs. International Prep Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Leal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
International Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, International Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
375 students
650 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1900 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2104 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
80
Grade 1 Students
59
95
Grade 2 Students
83
85
Grade 3 Students
68
80
Grade 4 Students
55
68
Grade 5 Students
65
68
Grade 6 Students
-
71
Grade 7 Students
-
50
Grade 8 Students
-
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
36%
68%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
39%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
n/a